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General Category => N Gauge Discussion => Topic started by: Jonathan Clapp on June 17, 2011, 11:37:52 PM

Title: Some die cast metal trucks
Post by: Jonathan Clapp on June 17, 2011, 11:37:52 PM
I got these in a large lot of British N scale stuff.  I dont know what to think, but I would like to give them an airing. I dont know the first thing about British trucks and busses, so Id be glad to learn about the prototypes, as well as the models.

Also, I didnt like to put this thread in the SWAP forum as they are rather charming, but I if anyone here has a hankering for any of these Id be glad to pass them on.

first my favorites, some articulated trucks -
(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Jonathan_Clapp/Die%20Cast%20Vehicles/2011DCtrucks01850.jpg)

here are some straight body lorries
(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Jonathan_Clapp/Die%20Cast%20Vehicles/2011DCtrucks01750.jpg)

this older type lorry with two axle trailer
(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Jonathan_Clapp/Die%20Cast%20Vehicles/2011DCtrucks02150.jpg)
the other side
(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Jonathan_Clapp/Die%20Cast%20Vehicles/2011DCtrucks02050.jpg)

Title: Re: Some die cast metal trucks
Post by: Jonathan Clapp on June 17, 2011, 11:39:44 PM
next we have seven fire engines

(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Jonathan_Clapp/Die%20Cast%20Vehicles/2011DCFiretrucks00150.jpg)

(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Jonathan_Clapp/Die%20Cast%20Vehicles/2011DCFiretrucks00450.jpg)
Title: Re: Some die cast metal trucks
Post by: EtchedPixels on June 17, 2011, 11:39:57 PM
A look at the P&D Marsh and the Langley site should identify most of them. I recognize several as I've built some of them myself.
Title: Re: Some die cast metal trucks
Post by: Jonathan Clapp on June 17, 2011, 11:42:54 PM
now some busses, some sort of  modern ones,
(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Jonathan_Clapp/Die%20Cast%20Vehicles/2011DCBusses01450.jpg)

(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Jonathan_Clapp/Die%20Cast%20Vehicles/2011DCBusses01550.jpg)
and some that look 1930s ish

(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Jonathan_Clapp/Die%20Cast%20Vehicles/2011DCOmnibusses00550.jpg)

(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Jonathan_Clapp/Die%20Cast%20Vehicles/2011DCOmnibusses00750.jpg)
Title: Re: Some die cast metal trucks
Post by: Jonathan Clapp on June 17, 2011, 11:44:44 PM
lastly this beast, which I suppose is a horse carrier
(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Jonathan_Clapp/Die%20Cast%20Vehicles/2011DCtrucks01250.jpg)

(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Jonathan_Clapp/Die%20Cast%20Vehicles/2011DCtrucks00950.jpg)

(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Jonathan_Clapp/Die%20Cast%20Vehicles/2011DCtrucks01150.jpg)
Title: Re: Some die cast metal trucks
Post by: EtchedPixels on June 18, 2011, 03:37:07 PM
Quote from: Jonathan Clapp on June 17, 2011, 11:42:54 PM
now some busses, some sort of  modern ones,

Dates for them are also on the Marsh and Langley sites but yes roughly right for periods. They are white metal btw not diecast so don't feed them to the dog ;)

Alan
Title: Re: Some die cast metal trucks
Post by: Jonathan Clapp on June 20, 2011, 12:28:18 AM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on June 18, 2011, 03:37:07 PM
Quote from: Jonathan Clapp on June 17, 2011, 11:42:54 PM
now some busses, some sort of  modern ones,

Dates for them are also on the Marsh and Langley sites but yes roughly right for periods. They are white metal btw not diecast so don't feed them to the dog ;)

Alan


was thinking of using some of them for fishing line weights  ;)
Title: Re: Some die cast metal trucks
Post by: poliss on June 20, 2011, 02:03:41 AM
Diecast refers to the process, not the metal. Molten metal is cast in a die. Zink alloy (Mazac) is usually used. If any lead got into the alloy it would result in Mazak Rot, which would make the toys crumble.
Title: Re: Some die cast metal trucks
Post by: EtchedPixels on June 20, 2011, 11:24:20 AM
Quote from: poliss on June 20, 2011, 02:03:41 AM
Diecast refers to the process, not the metal. Molten metal is cast in a die. Zink alloy (Mazac) is usually used. If any lead got into the alloy it would result in Mazak Rot, which would make the toys crumble.

Ok if you want to be pedantic they are not die cast but centrifugally spun and are white metal not zinc based

(note it's spelt zinc)

Pedantically...

Alan
Title: Re: Some die cast metal trucks
Post by: jonclox on June 20, 2011, 11:47:33 AM
Ive  no idea of the make or age of the horse box but there is one passes our house twice a day from a stables round the corner.
I`ll try and get a picture of the real thig or you and see if I can gleen any facts etc about it
Title: Re: Some die cast metal trucks
Post by: EtchedPixels on June 20, 2011, 03:37:56 PM
Quote from: jonclox on June 20, 2011, 11:47:33 AM
Ive  no idea of the make or age of the horse box but there is one passes our house twice a day from a stables round the corner.
I`ll try and get a picture of the real thig or you and see if I can gleen any facts etc about it

See my previous posting  - its on the P&D Marsh web site which is where the kit comes from and that tells you what it is too.
Title: Re: Some die cast metal trucks
Post by: jonclox on June 20, 2011, 03:42:45 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on June 20, 2011, 03:37:56 PM
Quote from: jonclox on June 20, 2011, 11:47:33 AM
Ive  no idea of the make or age of the horse box but there is one passes our house twice a day from a stables round the corner.
I`ll try and get a picture of the real thig or you and see if I can gleen any facts etc about it

See my previous posting  - its on the P&D Marsh web site which is where the kit comes from and that tells you what it is too.

Ooooooops I missed that bit :-[ silly old me, my apologies   :-[